Model Alliance is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (J01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Model Alliance employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Model Alliance is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Model Alliance generated $235.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $218.9k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MODEL ALLIANCE PROMOTES FAIR TREATMENT, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AND MORE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MODEL ALLIANCE RESPONDED TO HUNDREDS OF CURRENT AND ASPIRING MODELS AND CREATIVE ARTISTS WITH WORK-RELATED CONCERNS, INCLUDING AGENCY ISSUES, LATE AND NON-PAYMENT, SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND ABUSE, AND VISA ISSUES THROUGH OUR SAFE AND SECURE SUPPORT LINE, MA SUPPORT. WHERE APPROPRIATE, WE CONNECTED WORKERS WITH TRUSTED JOURNALISTS TO HELP TELL THEIR STORIES AND MADE REFERRALS TO ATTORNEYS TO HELP EXPLORE THEIR LEGAL OPTIONS. OUR ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED A GROUP OF WOMEN WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE MODELING INDUSTRY BY CONVENING VIRTUAL MEETINGS, ORGANIZING PRESS OPPORTUNITIES, RAISING AWARENESS FOR THEIR CASE ON SOCIAL MEDIA, AND CONNECTING THEM WITH VARIOUS OTHER RESOURCES. THROUGH EARNED MEDIA, NEWSLETTER COMMUNICATIONS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA, WE EDUCATED OUR COMMUNITY AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT EXPLOITATIVE PRACTICES IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY AND THE NEED FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK JUSTICE. OUR ADVOCACY HELPED TO CHAMPION THE ADULT SURVIVORS ACT IN NEW YORK, WHICH OPENED A ONE-YEAR WINDOW FOR ADULT SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE TO SEEK JUSTICE IN CIVIL COURT. THROUGH A SERIES OF LISTENING SESSIONS WITH MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY, WE DRAFTED AND INTRODUCED THE FASHION WORKERS ACT, OUR SIGNATURE BILL THAT WOULD CREATE BASIC LABOR PROTECTIONS FOR MODELS AND CONTENT CREATORS WORKING IN NEW YORK'S FASHION INDUSTRY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sara Ziff Excutive Director,, Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $79,402 |
Dorian Warren Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Barenberg Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carre Sutton Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Theresa Haas Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Kercher Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $235,813 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $235,813 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $235,813 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,059 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,006 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $58,184 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,897 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $12,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $506 |
Advertising and promotion | $24,000 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $2,924 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $8,038 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,663 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,562 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $218,946 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,615 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $112 |
Total assets | $78,727 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $78,727 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $78,727 |